by Dave Nicolai, Institute for Ag Professionals program coordinator
The 2021 Research Update sessions are scheduled virtually for three sessions: Southern MN: Waseca, Rochester and Lamberton locations programming emphasis (Jan 5th), Northern MN: Crookston location programming emphasis (Jan 7th) & Central MN: Willmar and Morris locations programming emphasis (Jan 12th) from 9:00 am–3:30 pm for each of the three sessions.
The program will feature research-based strategies to deal with today's changing pests, diseases, varieties, nutrient and environmental recommendations. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Certified Crop Advisors have been applied for, including: 1 in Nutrient Management, 2.5 in Pest Management, 1.5 in Crop Management at the Southern & Central MN sessions (January 5th and 12th). The Northern MN session (January 7th) includes: 1 in Crop Management, 0.5 in Nutrient Management, 0.5 in Soil & Water and 3 in Pest Management.
After all the big management decisions (genetics, fertility, tillage etc.) that determine yield potential in a field, come the crop protection decisions (traits, crop deployment, herbicides, insecticides & fungicides). The erratic pendulum swing in crop prices in recent years has certainly wreaked havoc on crop budgets and these crop protection choices. In this presentation, Dr. Ostlie will examine visions of corn rootworm management in this era of “Big Data”, remote sensing, robotics, improved application technology, new insecticides and transgenic technology. As we contemplate visions of management, he will address the science and reality of these options using MN corn rootworm data.
Recent research on major macronutrients have necessitated changes in the corn fertilizer guidelines. In this session Dr. Kaiser will go over some of the changes to the corn fertilizer guidelines discussing why changes have been made and also future changes which may be coming based on current research. Two areas of emphasis will be changes that were made to the phosphorus fertilizer guidelines which now include a removal based phosphorus option and potential changes to the potassium guidelines which are currently undergoing research using field trials across the state of Minnesota.
In this presentation, the results of the state variety trials for spring wheat will be presented and strength and weaknesses of new public and private releases will be discussed. In addition the results of the Wheat Stem Sawfly screening nursery and the Wheat Stem Sawfly management tactics will be discussed. In addition, an update will be provided on the latest the US Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative’s Integrated Management Coordinated Project research findings and current fungicide recommendations to manage Fusarium Head Blight and other leaf diseases.
You may register directly with the following link: Register for a Research Update session.
Questions regarding the program content or any special accommodation requests can be directed to Dave Nicolai, Program Coordinator, nico0071@umn.edu.
Questions regarding registration, contact Larisa at jenri001@umn.edu or 651-480-7732.
The program will feature research-based strategies to deal with today's changing pests, diseases, varieties, nutrient and environmental recommendations. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Certified Crop Advisors have been applied for, including: 1 in Nutrient Management, 2.5 in Pest Management, 1.5 in Crop Management at the Southern & Central MN sessions (January 5th and 12th). The Northern MN session (January 7th) includes: 1 in Crop Management, 0.5 in Nutrient Management, 0.5 in Soil & Water and 3 in Pest Management.
This week's featured presentations for the January Research Update
Corn Rootworm Management Decisions: Vision, Science and Reality
by Dr. Ken Ostlie for the Southern & Central MN Sessions
After all the big management decisions (genetics, fertility, tillage etc.) that determine yield potential in a field, come the crop protection decisions (traits, crop deployment, herbicides, insecticides & fungicides). The erratic pendulum swing in crop prices in recent years has certainly wreaked havoc on crop budgets and these crop protection choices. In this presentation, Dr. Ostlie will examine visions of corn rootworm management in this era of “Big Data”, remote sensing, robotics, improved application technology, new insecticides and transgenic technology. As we contemplate visions of management, he will address the science and reality of these options using MN corn rootworm data.
Taking another look at the management of major macronutrients for corn
by Dr. Dan Kaiser for all locations
Recent research on major macronutrients have necessitated changes in the corn fertilizer guidelines. In this session Dr. Kaiser will go over some of the changes to the corn fertilizer guidelines discussing why changes have been made and also future changes which may be coming based on current research. Two areas of emphasis will be changes that were made to the phosphorus fertilizer guidelines which now include a removal based phosphorus option and potential changes to the potassium guidelines which are currently undergoing research using field trials across the state of Minnesota.
Small grains variety, disease and pest update
by Dr. Jochum Wiersma for the Northern session
In this presentation, the results of the state variety trials for spring wheat will be presented and strength and weaknesses of new public and private releases will be discussed. In addition the results of the Wheat Stem Sawfly screening nursery and the Wheat Stem Sawfly management tactics will be discussed. In addition, an update will be provided on the latest the US Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative’s Integrated Management Coordinated Project research findings and current fungicide recommendations to manage Fusarium Head Blight and other leaf diseases.
Who should attend?
Agronomists, ag salespeople (seeds, chemicals, fertilizers), crop consultants, crop production specialists, Extension educators, agriculture government agency personnel, farm managers, and anyone else who would benefit from some professional training.Registration
Registration fee is $55 per day. Registration closes at noon the day prior to the event and you must register online for this event.You may register directly with the following link: Register for a Research Update session.
Locations and agendas
Waseca, Rochester & Lamberton virtual locations programming emphasis
Tuesday, January 5, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.Sessions
- Corn and soybean weed management summary across University of Minnesota Weed trials in 2020 - Tom Hoverstad & Dr. Debalin Sarangi
- Corn Rootworm Management Decisions: Vision, Science and Reality – Dr. Ken Ostlie
- Corn and soybean diseases: Looking forward and looking back - Dr. Dean Malvick
- Taking another look at the management of major macronutrients for corn - Dr. Daniel Kaiser
- Integrating 4R nutrient management and intensive agronomics to advance corn production – Dr. Jeff Coulter
- Planning for Planting: Soybean – Dr. Seth Naeve
- Best management practices for nitrogen fertilizer use – Dr. Fabian Fernandez
- Advancing remote sensing for soybean aphid – Dr. Bob Koch
Willmar and Morris virtual locations programming emphasis
Tuesday, January 12th, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.Sessions
- Corn and soybean weed management summary across University of Minnesota Weed trials in 2020 - Tom Hoverstad & Dr. Debalin Sarangi
- Corn Rootworm Management Decisions: Vision, Science and Reality – Dr. Ken Ostlie
- Corn and soybean diseases: Looking forward and looking back - Dr. Dean Malvick
- Taking another look at the management of major macronutrients for corn - Dr. Daniel Kaiser
- Integrating 4R nutrient management and intensive agronomics to advance corn production – Dr. Jeff Coulter
- Planning for Planting: Soybean – Dr. Seth Naeve
- Best management practices for nitrogen fertilizer use – Dr. Fabian Fernandez
- Advancing remote sensing for soybean aphid – Dr. Bob Koch
Crookston virtual location programming emphasis
Thursday, January 7th, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.Sessions
- Weed management in small grains - Dr. Bev Durgan
- Above and below-ground, plant pathogens challenge corn and soybean production - Dr. Angie Peltier and Dr. Dean Malvick
- How did our new tile drainage system perform in 2020?- Dr. Lindsay Pease
- Small grains variety update - Dr. Jochum Wiersma
- Small grains disease and pest update - Dr. Jochum Wiersma
- Sugarbeet weed management update - Dr. Tom Peters
- Advancing remote sensing for soybean aphid – Dr. Bob Koch
- Taking another look at the management of major macronutrients for corn – Dr. Dan Kaiser
For more information
Session abstracts are available on our website at z.umn.edu/research-updates.Questions regarding the program content or any special accommodation requests can be directed to Dave Nicolai, Program Coordinator, nico0071@umn.edu.
Questions regarding registration, contact Larisa at jenri001@umn.edu or 651-480-7732.
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